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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
Everyone wants Lucie to find her happy ending…even the handsome, temperamental man calling the shots.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
The show is mostly known in the States for launching the career of Rachel McAdams, but it can’t be understated how incredible Goss, playing the festival’s temperamental artistic director, is in it, a fraying bundle of nerves and passion that threatens to collapse on himself at any moment.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Money choices could feel foggy as the temperamental Moon in your 2nd House of Resources unites with elusive Neptune, mixing a craving for comfort with dreams of what feels perfect.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Throughout the monthlong Rooster Prince shoot in Oklahoma, LaBeouf could be extremely temperamental, sources say.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
The show is mostly known in the States for launching the career of Rachel McAdams, but it can’t be understated how incredible Goss, playing the festival’s temperamental artistic director, is in it, a fraying bundle of nerves and passion that threatens to collapse on himself at any moment.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Money choices could feel foggy as the temperamental Moon in your 2nd House of Resources unites with elusive Neptune, mixing a craving for comfort with dreams of what feels perfect.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Throughout the monthlong Rooster Prince shoot in Oklahoma, LaBeouf could be extremely temperamental, sources say.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
Adjective
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Out of all our celebrity bedrooms, this one is closest to a sensory deprivation tank in its moody details, conjuring a place to disengage, relax, and hibernate.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sinners is defined by moody, intense Southern Gothic visuals that linger long after the credits roll.—
Christine Ochefu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Asian shares slide in a volatile session.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The dismal report comes at a volatile time for the economy, as the war in Iran risks reigniting inflation.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The dispensing of moral instruction is an often tiresome staple of child-friendly animation, but the lessons that Mabel must learn—to be less impulsive, less strident, and more willing to see the good in others—also turn out to be shrewd organizational and negotiating tactics.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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The impulsive reaction to this data is a trap.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Strengthening the layers Epoch 2 solves the problem of unpredictable missile paths by using high-tech heat sensors and laser communication.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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This is why the price may soon surpass a new record, even with other market conditions unstable.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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This novel explores the unique bond that siblings in unstable families can form, and is especially shrewd on how sisters define themselves in negative space.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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